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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Stunning Fact: Iowa and South Dakota Get Nearly 25% Of Their Electricity From Wind

A little more than 5 years ago, it was common to rebut wind skepticism by pointing out that Denmark got then nearly 20% of its power from wind. Today, there is no need to look across the Atlantic to find examples of wind's substantial capabilities.

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I am an expert on energy, environment, green economy, competitive electric markets, and utility regulation with unique experience in and out of government. I am a Democratic candidate for Governor of PA. See www.hangerforgovernor.com. You can email me at john@hangerforgovernor.com. I have been both the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. I have made leading regulatory decisions, testified to Congress and state legislatures, and been interviewed countless times, appearing on CBS evening News, NBC Evening New, CNN, BBC, CBC, and many more outlets. I am a 1984 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and 1979 graduate of Duke University.